beret

noun

be·​ret bə-ˈrā How to pronounce beret (audio)
: a visorless usually woolen cap with a tight headband and a soft full flat top

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Along with the burgundy coat, Kate wore a burgundy felt beret courtesy of Sahar Millinery. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024 French berets, flags and torches will be available for the parade. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024 While the pièce de résistance of Jason’s getup was his beret, Kylie’s varsity jacket was, in our opinion, the most deserving of a mic, er, puck drop. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 He’s hired by the former head librarian, Mr. Koyasu, a gentleman in his 70s who wears a navy-blue beret and a skirt. Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beret 

Word History

Etymology

French béret, from Gascon berret, from Old Occitan, cap — more at biretta

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beret was in 1826

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“Beret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beret. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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beret

noun
be·​ret bə-ˈrā How to pronounce beret (audio)
: a soft flat wool cap without a visor

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